William James family collection
Summary
Probably materials removed from James books in Widener Library. Largely from books by William James and most are identified on slips. Includes account of conversation by Henry James on his Notes of a son a brother. Most letters are addressed to Henry James III (son of William James).
Dates
- Creation: unknown
Creator
- James, William, 1842-1910 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
Access requires permission of curator.
Extent
.08 linear feet (1 envelope)Arrangement
Unprocessed.
Ownership and Custodial History
Transfer from Widener Library, 1961.
Processing Information
Minimal description derived from existing records and converted to online finding aid, Betts Coup, 2020.
Creator
- James, William, 1842-1910 (Person)
- Title
- William James family collection (61M-265): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- November 16, 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou04676
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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